GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| sinewy | full of sinews: such as |
| cemetery | a burial ground |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| evince | to constitute outward evidence of |